Navy NEC · Engineering
B14A Tool and Equipment Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Tool and Equipment Technician installs and maintains building trades shop equipment and repairs portable powered hand tools used in construction. This technician services saw blades and cutting tools, maintains manufacturer maintenance and spare parts files, coordinates parts procurement, schedules preventive maintenance, and records major repairs.
Core Skills
- power tool maintenance
- shop equipment repair
- blade sharpening
- band saw blade splicing
- cutting tool grinding
- preventive maintenance scheduling
- parts procurement
- maintenance recordkeeping
- equipment safety inspection
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Inventory Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NIMS Industrial Technology Maintenance Certification
Career Growth
- CMRT Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation
- Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM)
Also Common
- EPA Section 609 Technician Certification
What the Work Involves
- Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
- Measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, circuitry, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and other testing devices.
- Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspect, feel, and measure workpieces to ensure that surfaces and dimensions meet specifications.
- Study blueprints or layouts of metal workpieces to determine grinding procedures, and to plan machine setups and operational sequences.
Related Occupations
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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